• The Media’s Photoshop Problem – and this Lane Bryant Model’s Perfect Photo Clap Back

    The Media’s Photoshop Problem – and this Lane Bryant Model’s Perfect Photo Clap Back

    Scrolling through my social media feeds and flipping through magazines, I’ve questioned my fair share of photos for their authenticity. Airbrushing, tightening, whitening, and everything in between HAPPENS, and probably a lot more than we think. We all look at these perfect people depicted in magazines or on Instagram gawking at them, but do we…

  • All About Ashley

    All About Ashley

    “Stand up for curves. Confidence is sexy.” is a tagline straight from her website. Gosh, I love her. You guys have heard about her before on the blog – but it’s finally time to do a post on one of my biggest inspirations in the body image movement – Ashley Graham. I was first introduced…

  • Penn State Football Kicker’s Inspiring and Brave Body Image Story

    Penn State Football Kicker’s Inspiring and Brave Body Image Story

    Joey Julius, kicker of Penn State University’s football team, is a superb athlete. But what you may not know about him is that he has struggled with body image issues and binge eating disorder almost his whole life. If you’re unfamiliar, binge eating disorder is one of the most prevalent eating disorders among adults, characterized…

  • Next Time You Talk Negative, Think of Your Best Friend

    Next Time You Talk Negative, Think of Your Best Friend

    In tandem with World Mental Health Day earlier this week, Yahoo Finance posted an eye opening and emotional video of best friends saying negative things they’ve thought to themselves about their bodies, but aloud to each other. Check it out here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=LzT2ZzDXceg  Watching this video brought tears to my eyes. To hear these women body…

  • Refinery 29’s Moving Campaign: #SeeThe67

    Refinery 29’s Moving Campaign: #SeeThe67

    Meet the invisible majority. 67% of American women are plus-size (considered size 14 and up), but they make up less than 2% of the images we see in mainstream media. Refinery 29 is making an effort to change that. If you’re unfamiliar, Refinery 29 is an online lifestyle site focused on fashion, beauty and style.…